2025-ൽ വയനാട് ബത്തേരി ശ്രീ മഹാ ഗണപതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ 8 ദിവസങ്ങളിലായി കോടിയേറ്റ് മഹോത്സവം ജനുവരി-ഫെബ്രുവരി (മകരം) മാസങ്ങളിൽ വിപുലമായ ആചാരങ്ങളോടും ആഘോഷങ്ങളോടും കൂടി ആഘോഷിക്കും.
കൊടിയേറ്റ മഹോത്സവം 2025 | ബത്തേരി ശ്രീ മഹാ ഗണപതി ക്ഷേത്രം വയനാട് | Kodiyettu Mahotsavam 2025 | Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple Batheri Wayanad
The festival is celebrated as a mark of the immense power and large-heartedness of Lord Ganesha who is believed to shower his blessings on every ardent devotee. Jalabhishekam (ritualized poring of wateron the idol) is an important ritual performed here.
This is performed with the belief that it will bring sufficient rain to the region. The temple is also strengthened by sub-dieties. They are Shiva, Ayyappa, Bhagavathy and Nagaraja. Sultan Bathery Ganapathy Temple, built eight centuries ago, was administered by the erstwhile rulers of Kottayam royal dynasty. Sultan Bathery was previously known as Ganapathy Vattom because of the presence of the Ganapathy temple. During the time of Kulashekara (an Indian dynasty ruling over parts of Kerala from 9th to 12th century) the place where the temple is situated was known as Purakizha. Some believe that the kings of Purakizha completed the construction of the temple. Later the temple was in the hands of the rulers of Kottayam.
Kodiyettu Mahotsavam 2025 | Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple Batheri Wayanad
The festival, attended by a large number of devotees showcase cultural events like Ottanthullal and Chakyar Koothu. The third and fourth days of this festival are remarkable for Kalamezhuthm Pattum(holy design-making accompanied by traditional folk song) is performed by the local tribal people. The designs are made with natural powders. Special songs are sung to propitiate the Goddess as part of the festival. The image of Lord Ganesha (Thidambu - a symbolic image of the deity) is taken out on a caparisoned elephant with beautiful parasols in a spectacular procession to the accompaniment of traditional temple music. This ritualistic procession on the final day of the festival, passes through the town and returns to the temple by late evening.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettu
• Chakyarkoothu
• Ottanthullal
• Kalamezhuthum Pattum
• Jalabhishekam
• Traditional Folk Songs
• Elephant Procession
• Percussion Music
Temple Location
📍 Sree Mahaganapathy Temple, 4/605, Sathramkunnu Sultan Bathery, Wayanad - 673592 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Sultan Bathery Town - 700 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Panchayat office Bus Stop - 200 m
Sultan Bathery KSRTC Bus Stand - 1.5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Nilambur Road Railway Station - 82 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport - 110 Km
Contact
📞 +91 4936 220445 (Kozhikotiri Trustee)
